Something Like Spring (Something Like, #4)

by Jay Bell

“Friends accept you for who you are,” Steph said. “Lovers always want more from you—like your time and affection—or more for you, like they want you to be happier, healthier… just more.”

It’s hard to find a guy who likes guys that you like who also likes you back.

there are people in this world who, after you meet them, you walk away a better person. No matter how okay you were before, they have a way of making you even better.

“I don’t want some guy I have to impress or one who feels like he needs to show off. I just want someone who loves me that I can love back. Simple as that. That’s all it takes. I don’t really care about honesty or being totally understood or any of the other stuff, because being human is all about messing up and breaking trust and telling lies. I wouldn’t want to be with someone perfect. Just some humble, totally normal guy will do.”

“but that kind of goes along with the rest of it. Sure, you can find someone attractive when you first look at them, but even the hottest guy or girl can get ugly when they open their mouths and say something stupid. Likewise, some people are hotter when you get to know them.”

“Don’t let it stay hidden. Love is like a flower. It needs to be out in the open where it can get fresh air and sunlight. Secrets can be fun, but eventually they’ll smother what you have together.”

“You hear about high school sweethearts getting back together, and I used to think it was just nostalgia or people trying to recapture their youth. Now I know that people sometimes meet when they’re young and see potential in each other, but then discover they aren’t ready yet.”